Scientist I

The Scientist I will be an integral part of the Analytical Development team in the Operations, Product Development Science and Technology, Biologics division with a focus on advancing AbbVie’s pre-clinical and early clinical programs. The individual will play a key role in supporting process development through robust and agile analytical characterization. The individual will also play a key role in analytical method development, troubleshooting, and technical report writing. Close collaboration with technical product teams, other analytical teams, bioprocess development and manufacturing teams, and R&D teams is a key aspect of this role to meet business objectives and program milestones.         

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute analytical testing to generate reliable and consistent results using separations-based techniques (HPLC, icIEF, CE-SDS) to characterize biopharmaceutical products.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and design, develop, and optimize robust analytical methods.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and coordinate analytical activities that need to be supported in the Analytical Development team for pipeline programs.
• Implement and innovate new experimental protocols/techniques to improve method performance and efficiency and/or expand analytical capabilities.
• Identify, respond to, and/or address technical issues in a timely manner.
• Read and adapt relevant scientific literature to work areas.
• Share technical information and learnings from internal initiatives and external conferences with broader team and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and ensure data integrity and full traceability.
• Support and promote established lab safety and 5S organization workflows and procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.